Summary

  • Rockets beat already-eliminated Originals at Trent Bridge

  • Victory guarantees Rockets place in eliminator

  • Rockets 136-3: (95 balls): Malan 52 (46), Patel 35 (23); Parkinson 2-21

  • Originals 135-8 (100 balls): Munro 45 (22); Rashid 3-16

  • Listen to live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra by clicking tab at top of this page

  1. Goodbye!published at 22:40 British Summer Time 15 August 2021

    And with that, we're done.

    Matt Henry's report of tonight's men's action is ready and waiting and we'll be back tomorrow when Oval Invincibles take on Southern Brave from 15:30 BST.

    It was a better day for Manchester Originals' women, who beat Trent Rockets convincingly earlier in the day.

    Until then.

  2. 'To do what Rashid has done is very special'published at 22:35 British Summer Time 15 August 2021

    Trent Rockets captain Lewis Gregory, speaking to Sky Sports: "We came in knowing it was must win, the boys were outstanding.

    "We fought back well, restricted them to what is a gettable total here and did well in front of a full house.

    On Rashid Khan, who took 3-16 and claimed three catches: "He has done well all over the world and to do what he has done with what has been going on at home has been very special and the boys are right behind him.

    "You don’t get many opportunities to play in front of a crowd like that and I am proud of the boys tonight.

  3. Postpublished at 22:32 British Summer Time 15 August 2021

    That win takes the Trent Rockets to second in the table, and they're all but guaranteed a spot in the Eliminator.

  4. Postpublished at 22:27 British Summer Time 15 August 2021

    Match Hero Dawid Malan to Sky Sports: "I was really disappointed not to finish it off but having Samit there with his experience was great.

    "We were behind in the first innings but Rashid Khan bowled a terrific spell and that gave us a total we could chase.

    "It's a strange season - I'm either getting nought or getting runs, but I'm happy with another 50.

    "We've got a great team spirit and the crowd here at Trent Bridge have been really behind us every time."

  5. Postpublished at 22:26 British Summer Time 15 August 2021

    Lydia Greenway
    Ex-England batter on BBC Radio Five Live Sports Extra

    It is fantastic that it is so close at this stage of the tournament.

  6. Postpublished at 22:25 British Summer Time 15 August 2021

    Also, what a moment this was.

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  7. Postpublished at 22:23 British Summer Time 15 August 2021

    Lydia Greenway
    Ex-England batter on BBC Radio Five Live Sports Extra

    The Rockets have experienced players who are used to success in the short format of the game.

  8. Postpublished at 22:23 British Summer Time 15 August 2021

    Dawid Malan very much the anchor for the Rockets in that innings.

    Take cover in the covers...

    Malan run mapImage source, BBC Sport
  9. Postpublished at 22:22 British Summer Time 15 August 2021

    Lydia Greenway
    Ex-England batter on BBC Radio Five Live Sports Extra

    You felt they were 10-15 runs short at the halfway stage, the Originals. The Rockets have been brilliant and clearly enjoy playing at Trent Bridge.

  10. Postpublished at 22:22 British Summer Time 15 August 2021

    Scott Read
    BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    Trent Bridge is up on their feet to celebrate a win that effectively puts them through.

  11. ROCKETS WIN BY SEVEN WICKETS!published at 22:21 British Summer Time 15 August 2021
    Breaking

    Trent Rockets win with five balls to spare!

    And it's a win that all but ensures them a place in next week's Eliminator.

  12. Rockets 132-3published at 6 balls left

    4 runs needed

    Samit Patels opts for a sensible single, bringing D'Arcy Short on strike for the first time.

  13. Rockets 131-3published at 7 balls left

    5 runs needed

    That's a big, big wide from Tom Hartley.

  14. Rockets 130-3published at 7 balls left

    6 runs needed

    Samit has a huge swing and a miss at his next delivery...

  15. Postpublished at 22:19 British Summer Time 15 August 2021

    Lydia Greenway
    Ex-England batter on BBC Radio Five Live Sports Extra

    There is only one way Patel wants to finish it - no fuss, find the boundary as soon as he can!

  16. 6 runs

    Rockets 130-3published at 8 balls left

    That's a huge hit!

    Samit Patel clears his front leg and absolutely wallops the ball over mid-wicket.

  17. Rockets 124-3published at 9 balls left

    12 runs needed

    Samit Patel comes perilously close to being stumped off a Tom Hartley wide.

  18. Postpublished at 22:17 British Summer Time 15 August 2021

    10 balls to goImage source, BBC Sport
  19. Postpublished at 22:17 British Summer Time 15 August 2021

    Lydia Greenway
    Ex-England batter on BBC Radio Five Live Sports Extra

    Well played, his team are now in a position to be comfortable with what they have to do now. Samit is still going well, and he has the responsibility to take them home.

  20. New batter: D'Arcy Shortpublished at 22:16 British Summer Time 15 August 2021

    D'Arcy Short